Mr Jude is the current general manager of the
company and has led the establishment of it as a
council-controlled organisation over the past year.

“We
are delighted to announce this appointment,” says Dr
Stuart Middleton, chairman of the Board of Directors of
MLSL. “Mr Jude not only has wide experience in the
recreation and leisure industry but also has shown a long
and energetic commitment to the communities of
Manukau.”

Manukau Leisure Services Ltd was established
one year ago through the creation of leisure services
section of Manukau City Council. It operates community
recreation and leisure facilities throughout Manukau City.
As a council-controlled organisation it works to do this to
high standards and in an economically efficient
manner.

“The appointment of Mr Jude as chief executive
has enabled the Board to bring together in this position,
sound knowledge of the community, an established working
relationship with the council, a set of strong networks
throughout Manukau City and demonstrated leadership of the
talented team at Manukau Leisure Services Ltd.

“As we
approach the end of the first successful year we can, having
made this appointment, now make concrete the long term plans
for maintaining and developing quality and accessible
recreation and leisure programmes and facilities across the
city.”

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